Coptic Orthodox Church - Tasbeha.org Community https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/coptic-orthodox-church/p45/feed.rss Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:28:21 +0000 Coptic Orthodox Church - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA The Coptic Calendar https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/3215/the-coptic-calendar Fri, 10 Feb 2006 11:03:10 +0000 Biboboy 3215@/community/discussions
Ever wanted to know why the Coptic Church celebrates Christmas on a different date than most of the world?

Ever tried to figure out how the date of Easter is calculated?

???

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then your curiostiy shall be satisfied!

Check out the new article on copticheritage.org on the Coptic Calendar!

http://www.copticheritage.org/PagEd+index-page_id-828.phtml

;)]]> On Recent Posts that have been made https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9509/on-recent-posts-that-have-been-made Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:13:01 +0000 childoforthodoxy 9509@/community/discussions
I hope that this message finds you all well. Allow me to begin by stating that I have a great amount of respect for the zeal and fervor with which several of the forum members here have displayed for their Orthodox faith. It is truly a blessing to see that many of our youth and those who serve them have such a desire to pursue further knowledge in that which the Orthodox Church teaches, and that there are those youth who feel comfortable enough to share with us the struggles that they have encountered throughout their lives, whether as a point of gaining further advice on the matter in conjunction with that which they receive from their father of confession, or as a means of educating the rest of us living in this world as to the troubling tumults of the times, that we may steer ourselves clear from such things. I have abstained from posting on several of the topics, and have observed that some of the other forum members have done the same, but I feel that this is something which must be addressed.

I think that it is important that we have a firm grasp on the purpose of these forums so that we may approach things in the proper manner. I have noticed that there has been a recent string of topics and posts here that have addressed some of the beliefs of some of the other churches with which we are not yet in full communion with. There appears to be a number of individuals who, through the zeal that they have within them for protecting their own faith, have begun to very openly, and sometimes inappropriately, criticize these other churches. In some cases, such critiques have value to them, but let us examine what it is that we have been provided with on these forums. Certainly, we can see that there is an effort on a global scale for some of the churches to examine the faith of other churches so that we can gain a more general as well as detailed understanding of what it is that we believe. This is the first step in what may become a unified Church; this is not to say the Orthodox Church will compromise on any of its beliefs, but just as when one is asked to become a judge in a quarrel between two individuals, it is important that we first understand where the other person is coming from before we can come to a proper conclusion, or in our case, before we can approach them in the manner that is most conducive to their coming to the proper faith, that of the Orthodox faith. I feel that we should all be reminded that these forums are public and that anyone in the world has access to them, Orthodox or otherwise. Certainly, as one of the most prolific Coptic Orthodox forums online, people will come across this site if they desire to have more information on Coptic Orthodoxy. We must be able to approach these people in a manner of love and respect. I do not think that anyone has ever been won over to another mode of thinking, albeit a correct one, by force or by someone demeaning them or their beliefs. We, as Orthodox, believe that our faith is correct, and this is a blessing from God. I am certainly not saying that people have been less than loving or overly demeaning, but I think that it's important for us to be cognizant of this.

There are also a number of topics whose direct intent is either to ascertain some further knowledge of the Orthodox faith, or which as a byproduct of discussions, the topic comes up of what it is that we as Orthodox believe. Allow me to be a bit direct here and say that not all of us have been called to teach, and certainly, not all of us are educated in the proper manner in which we can accurately relate what it is that the Orthodox Church as a whole believes. Unfortunately, it is not rare that people in the Church are taught something that is not Orthodox and which they incorporate into their understanding, only to later relay that information to others. Much of what is posted here are what I see as being "personal reflections" on these matters. There is a reason why the Fathers of the Church are held in such high esteem. Can we not acknowledge that perhaps the grace that has been given to me from the Holy Spirit in this particular area may not be as abundant as that which was given to the Fathers? Some posters even use examples of men of antiquity who have not been acknowledged by the Church as being a source of theology, and yet, we see their theology in several of the posts here. Before I can be said to be in a position of teaching, I must properly pursue the education necessary to speak on particular topics. Some people on these forums have received some form of formal education in this regard, but this similarly does not mean that they are within their bounds to go and speak on behalf of the Church. We must be aware of the fact that several youth frequent this site and, whether intentionally or not, use these posts as a basis for their knowledge of the faith. We, therefore, must be very conscious of what it is that we are posting, and specifying whether or not it is our own reflections on the matter or if it is the Church which speaks as such on the matter. This is not to criticize any person or persons in particular, but something that we should all be aware of.

We are all here so that we can aid one another in growing in our faith, not only that which we have segmentalized as being "knowledge based" and informational, but that which is supposed to allow us to grow in what we have similarly segmentalized as being "spiritual." The two should not be separate. If I speak on an issue related to the Church, am I benefitting myself or those around me, specifically in their getting closer to God? If I am not, am I simply speaking in vain?

I am reluctant to post this entire message here, but I think that it is important that we gain a better understanding of ourselves as individuals. If I know who I am, I know my limitations, and I know that such limitations may not benefit others around me if I go beyond them. Please do not feel as though this is a personal attack on any one of you; it is something that we should keep in mind both on the forums and off, when we are speaking to family, friends, other members of the Body of Christ, or people who are outside of the Church.

Pray for my weakness as I struggle to identify my own limitations,
childoforthodoxy]]> The Wife of the Holy Spirit https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9507/the-wife-of-the-holy-spirit Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:14:11 +0000 Zoxsasi 9507@/community/discussions
The Roman Catholic Church in Spain has, in certain villages, put icons/statues in honour of Saint Mary.

They call her the "Macarena" - what does that mean?

Also, they refer to her as the "Wife of the Holy Spirit" - is that theologically or dogmatically correct?? Can Saint mary be referred to as this?

Thanks

]]> Cameras during communion https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9443/cameras-during-communion Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:04:00 +0000 mattia813 9443@/community/discussions Bishop David told us to turn the camera in the alter (we broadcast our liturgies) around while he took communion.

Is there an actual explanation to this?
[coptic]-dolab[/coptic]


]]> Liturgy of Saint Basil https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/8961/liturgy-of-saint-basil Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:36:31 +0000 davidawad94 8961@/community/discussions http://www.goarch.org/chapel/liturgical_texts/basil#thanksgiving

If it has the same name, why are they completely different?]]> Synod of the Oak https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9473/synod-of-the-oak Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:46:33 +0000 gregorytheSinner 9473@/community/discussions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synod_of_the_Oak

I always knew there was a misunderstanding between the two patriarchs, I believe it was even discussed to a certain degree on this site, however I didn't know it was this serious.  Wikipedia paints Abba Theophilus in a less than flattering light, basically accusing him of being a tyrant rather than a patriarch.  I know Wikipedia isn't exactly the most reliable source, but it is edited.  I was wondering if anyone could provide more 'trustworthy' sources or better yet more detailed explanations of the problems between the two saints.]]> HOLY COMMUNION https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9470/holy-communion Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:39:53 +0000 [Deleted User] 9470@/community/discussions The user and all related content has been deleted.]]> Death of St. Mary https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9464/death-of-st-mary Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:49:04 +0000 abanoub2000 9464@/community/discussions Kissing our hands https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9456/kissing-our-hands Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:56:23 +0000 AikotiEnsok 9456@/community/discussions
Why do we kiss both sides of our hands on "we thank you"??

Thank you,
Pray for me,
Chris]]> Eucharistic Prayers https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9463/eucharistic-prayers Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:55:33 +0000 gregorytheSinner 9463@/community/discussions
How do we know that the prayers offered up on the altar [to transform the bread and wine into the Holy Body and Blood] are in fact accepted prayers, 100% of the time?  Do we simply rely on faith?

Sorry if it seems a bit controversial, I'm just honestly stumped.]]> Agpeya https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9451/agpeya Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:29:09 +0000 marina008 9451@/community/discussions
I am looking for an english audio of the entire agpeya prayers including the psalms. Any downloadable ones off any site, other then agpeya.org

Thankyou so much
GOd Bless YoU alL]]> Nagla https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9440/nagla Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:11:58 +0000 geomike 9440@/community/discussions In the meetings in the government or in arabic it is called "Magma Al Sha3b", she would defend the Christians and sometimes she would get to the point of yelling in those meetings. Recently egyptian police took her to the Police Deparment and broke her glasses into her eyes and broke some of her teeth. She made a video about what happened to her yestarday and after that her and her children were kidnapped and nobody knows where they are.

May God have mercy on her and preserve her life.]]> Please help me remember his name :S https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9458/please-help-me-remember-his-name-s Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:12:31 +0000 gust123 9458@/community/discussions He was a very handsome monk and a woman told him that "God created women from men so that they can look at men but he created men from the ground" or something along those lines. He was known for looking at the ground and walking with a stick. If you know his name and story can you please tell me more stories about him/his life? THank u.]]> Sunday School Assistance https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9449/sunday-school-assistance Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:35:17 +0000 Zoxsasi 9449@/community/discussions
I was having a brainstorming session with this monk concerning what to do with children who are around 5 to 7 years old.

They seem to be the ones causing the most noise and disruption in the Church.

I suggested that we make them into a Choir and get them involved in the Church. Some lady interjected and said "Im an expert in Sunday School, and I know how Children behave. Children cannot concentrate for more than 10 mins. More than 10 mins, they need to play with something".

I said to her " Well, OK.. but we need a solution for this problem".

At 7 years, I wasn't running around the church causing disruption. I admit, i found it hard to concentrate on the mass, so what our Church did was send us downstairs for hymn lessons during part of the mass. Now, I don't know if that was a good idea.

But if kids cannot concentrate during the entire mass, what should they do? Any ideas?

Should we ask them to sit down quietly and read a book?

Should we tell them to go and play outside or in the Church gardens if they feel a bit restless??

What can we do?]]> On Divorce https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9418/on-divorce Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:09:14 +0000 Ioannes 9418@/community/discussions Monks and sex! https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9431/monks-and-sex Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:31:12 +0000 abanoub2000 9431@/community/discussions Ancient Rites of the Coptic Orthodox Church https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9432/ancient-rites-of-the-coptic-orthodox-church Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:24:02 +0000 hbjameen 9432@/community/discussions
God willing I will be writing an extended essay on the Ancient Rites of the Coptic Orthodox Church and I'm wondering if anyone knows of any good sources covering this material. The sources can be online or in print. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated. I know the topic is rather broad but as I employ more sources I will try and make the prompt more narrow.

Thanks a lot]]> My Coptic Church https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9397/my-coptic-church Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:25:23 +0000 Darkeye 9397@/community/discussions Coptics having problems. https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9329/coptics-having-problems Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:01:52 +0000 geomike 9329@/community/discussions
If that was all true we all need to be praying because H.H. Pope Shenouda III is going to be in some trouble.


May God have mercy and deal with this with His infinite wisdom.]]> A book on the claimed contradictions in the bible https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9420/a-book-on-the-claimed-contradictions-in-the-bible Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:46:25 +0000 Ioannes 9420@/community/discussions Why put coal on your enemies? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9268/why-put-coal-on-your-enemies Sun, 23 May 2010 14:13:21 +0000 Zoxsasi 9268@/community/discussions
Unfortunately, I do not necessarily see that happening with me personally, but then, I've never really forgiven to see anyone get coal on their heads for being a moron.

But how on earth does forgiving your enemies result in burning coal being put on their heads. And if they do get burning coal on their heads because you've forgiven them, then perhaps its wise not to forgive them? or to just pretend that you're still upset from them so that they don't suffer?

Here are a few Biblical quotes that I'm adding, but this concept is riddled everywhere in the Bible.

Thanks

In Proverbs 25:22

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
      if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head,
      and the LORD will reward you.

In Romans 12:12

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"[d]says the Lord. 20On the contrary:
  "If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
      if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
  In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."[e] 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
]]> Can a celibate priest become a bishop?? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9430/can-a-celibate-priest-become-a-bishop Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:22:19 +0000 mattia813 9430@/community/discussions Can they later be ordained a bishop. Why or why not?
Or do they have to have the rank of "monk" first before becoming a priest in order to be a bishop.

Please answer only if you know and not making things up.

God Bless  :)]]> abba heryacos ? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9402/abba-heryacos Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:42:15 +0000 axum 9402@/community/discussions
In the Tewahdo church in the holy liturgy during the anaphora of st mary the priest says "here is the anaphora of the virgin mary  composed by abba heryacos bishop of the province of behnesa " or something simililar .Can anyone tell me where I can anything written  about him .

Thankyou  ]]> Abba Seraphim to speak at Eritrean Conference in USA https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9409/abba-seraphim-to-speak-at-eritrean-conference-in-usa Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:29:57 +0000 peterfarrington 9409@/community/discussions
Among the attendees are His Grace Bishop Makarios,  Bishop of the Eritrean Orthodox Church in North America and His Grace Bishop David, General Bishop of the Coptic Church in the United States, with many clergy and the faithful. Abba Seraphim will also deliver an address on “How do fathers serve people who are displaced from their country and live in foreign lands.”]]> Psalm 150 https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9407/psalm-150 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:31:48 +0000 george95899 9407@/community/discussions
I was wondering if anyone had an mp3 copy of psalm 150 in english, something that sounds clear and also understandable as i am putting it on a CD for kids to learn. I've been searching online for a while now and decided to suggest it to the tasbeha community.  :) I really appreciate it if you have anything that you can send me or maybe a link I can download it from. Thank You.

In Christ,
George]]> Apostles Fast??? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9335/apostles-fast Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:03:53 +0000 Tzegemariam 9335@/community/discussions
I know it is long overdue for me to ask this question but...

What is the goal of this fast?
Also when
Like the Nineveh/Jonah fast is for repentance and stuff.
Please explain it clearly for me
Thank you

May God Bless you all and help you to answer this question
]]> Apostles Fast https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9265/apostles-fast Sat, 22 May 2010 14:01:44 +0000 abanoub2000 9265@/community/discussions
So I was just wondering, Why do we fast the apostles fast? and why does it vary in length every year? ]]> Reciepe to make Orban(Elhamal) https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9380/reciepe-to-make-orban-elhamal Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:29:21 +0000 manal1437 9380@/community/discussions
God bless]]> Abouna abdel Messih tamgeed https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9391/abouna-abdel-messih-tamgeed Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:16:40 +0000 ron 9391@/community/discussions OUR Ressurection https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/9383/our-ressurection Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:53:50 +0000 Meena_Ameen 9383@/community/discussions